Skydiving Athlete

Dusty Hanks

Dusty Hanks is a world-renowned skydiver with over 20,000 jumps and a legacy of excellence spanning three decades. As a 25-time gold medalist in national and international competitions, Dusty has set the standard in vertical formation skydiving, BASE jumping, and wingsuit flying. A 9-time world record holder and elite wind tunnel coach, he combines technical mastery with an unmatched passion for his craft.

Dusty delivers breathtaking skydiving demonstrations at major events, showcasing creativity, precision, and adrenaline-fueled excitement. Known for his impeccable safety record and innovation, Dusty’s dedication to pushing the limits of human flight inspires audiences worldwide.

Skydives

24,000+

25+

Years

10,000+

Tunnel Hours

Recent Projects

Shown are a collection of recent projects from BYU Mascot Jumps to Stunts with Black Rifle Coffee and Rockwell Watches.

SKYDIVE TEAM

Black Rifle Coffee Co.

Shown here are a few projects with BRCC ranging from BASE jumps to BiPlanes and Jets!

Pushing limits isn’t just a choice—
it’s a way of life.

Skills and Specialties

With a broad range of talents, Dusty specializes in a few areas of skydiving shown below:

Freeflying

DEMO Jumps

Canopy Work

BASE Jumping

Wind Tunnel

Career Stats

  • 24,000+ Skydives

  • 500+ Event Demonstration Skydives

  • 450+ BASE jumps

  • 10,000+ Vertical Wind Tunnel Hours

  • 16 Years iFLY Utah - World Renowned Skydiving/Tunnel Coach & IBA Level Instructor 4/Trainer 4

  • 9 Time Vertical Formation Skydive World Record Holder & Organizer

  • Skydiving since 1994

Competition Record

25x Gold Medalist

  • Gold Medal - 2022 FAI World Parachuting Championship (Arizona)

  • Gold Medal - 2022 U.S. Skydiving National Championship (Illinois)

  • Gold Medal - 2022 U.S. Indoor National Championship (North Carolina)

  • Gold Medal - 2020/2021 FAI World Parachuting Championship - Tanay Mondial (Russia)

  • Gold Medal - 2021 U.S. Indoor National Championship (North Carolina)

  • Gold Medal - 2021 U.S. Skydiving National Championship (Arizona)

  • Gold Medal - 2020 U.S. Indoor National Championship (Florida)

  • Gold Medal - 2019 World Cup (Arizona)

  • Gold Medal - 2019 World Indoor Skydiving Championship (France)

  • Gold Medal - 2019 U.S. Skydiving National Championship (North Carolina)

  • Gold Medal - 2019 U.S. Indoor National Championship (Florida)

  • Gold Medal - 2018 FAI Indoor Skydiving World Cup (Bahrain)

  • Gold Medal - 2018 FAI World Parachuting Championship (Gold Coast, Australia)

  • Gold Medal - 2018 U.S. Outdoor Skydiving National Championship (Illinois)

  • Gold Medal - 2018 U.S. Indoor Skydiving Championship (Virginia Beach)

  • Gold Medal - 2017 World Cup (Germany)

  • Gold Medal - 2017 Indoor Skydiving Championship - Wind Games (Spain)

  • Gold Medal - 2017 U.S. Skydiving National Championship (Arizona)

  • Gold Medal - 2017 Indoor National Championship (Virginia Beach)

  • Gold Medal - 2016 U.S. Skydiving National Championship

  • Gold Medal - 2016 Indoor Skydiving World Cup (Poland)

  • Gold Medal - 2016 Mondial World Parachuting Championship (Illinois)

  • Gold Medal - 2016 Indoor Championship (United States)

  • Gold Medal - 2016 Indoor Championship (Spain)

  • Gold Medal - 2015 U.S. Skydiving National Championship (Illinois)

A Note from Dusty

“I’ve been skydiving professionally for nearly three decades, completing over 20,000 jumps and performing hundreds of demonstrations at sporting events, concerts, and charitable gatherings. From BASE jumping to speed flying, I’ve explored the skies in every way imaginable. Competing on the national and world championship stage for eight years, I earned 25 gold medals and retired undefeated—a journey that has been as humbling as it was thrilling. Today, I’m passionate about sharing my love for flight by teaching and coaching others in the wind tunnel and the sky.

On a personal note, I’m a proud father of three and have been married to my incredible wife, Holly, for 24 years. Our family is my grounding force. My two boys love snowboarding, skateboarding, and the thrill of flight, while my daughter, our youngest, brightens every day with her love for animals and her boundless curiosity. As a member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, I cherish my roots growing up on a farm in Northern Idaho. Our home is completed by Shadow, our black cat, and two labradoodle pups, Snoop Dawgg and Harley Quinn, who are training as service dogs for my daughter, who has Down’s Syndrome and Autism.

For me, life is all about pushing limits, celebrating family, and inspiring others to take flight.”

Let’s Jump!